Sale PH 3/2 Glass Table Lamp

PH 3/2 Glass Table Lamp is a member of the PH 3-shade family which was originally conceived in the winter of 1925-26 for a large exhibition hall in Copenhagen, Denmark called "Forum" and is based on the principle of a reflecting multi-shade system, creating a harmonious and glare-free illumination. The shades are drawn over a logarithmic spiral, with the center of the light source placed in the spiral's focal point.

The PH 3/2 Glass Table Lamp features white opal hand-blown glass shades which have been sandblasted on the undersides for uniform light distribution with a black chrome or high-luster chrome-plated brass base, stem and top plate. Ships with 9 feet of black power cord with in-line on/off switch.

PH 3/2 Glass Table Lamp is a member of the PH 3-shade family which was originally conceived in the winter of 1925-26 for a large exhibition hall in Copenhagen, Denmark called "Forum" and is based on the principle of a reflecting multi-shade system, creating a harmonious and glare-free illumination. The shades are drawn over a logarithmic spiral, with the center of the light source placed in the spiral's focal point.

The PH 3/2 Glass Table Lamp features white opal hand-blown glass shades which have been sandblasted on the undersides for uniform light distribution with a black chrome or high-luster chrome-plated brass base, stem and top plate. Ships with 9 feet of black power cord with in-line on/off switch.

UL Listed.

Louis Poulsen

Formed over seventy years ago when renowned Danish architect, Poul Henningsen, came together with Louis Poulsen and began to combine a brilliant mix of technology and design to craft influential lighting.

Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen to the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never graduated as an architect, but studied at The Technical School at Frederiksberg, Denmark from 1911-14, and then at Technical College in Copenhagen from 1914-17.

He started practicing traditional functionalistic architecture, but over the years his professional interests changed to focus mainly on lighting. He also expanded his field of occupation into areas of writing, becoming a journalist and an author. For a short period at the beginning of WWII, he was the head architect of the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen. But like many other creative people, he was forced to flee Denmark during the German occupation but soon became a vital part of the Danish colony of artists living in Sweden.

His lifelong collaboration with Louis Poulsen Lighting began in 1925 and lasted until his death. To this day, Louis Poulsen Lighting still benefits from his genius. Poul Henningsen was also the first editor of the company magazine "NYT". The CEO of Louis Poulsen at the time, Sophus Kaastrup-Olsen, gave the magazine to PH as a gift because he had been terminated from the Danish newspaper he worked for (his opinions were too radical).

Poul Henningsen's pioneering work concerning the relations between light structures, shadows, glare, and color reproductioncompared to man's need for light remains the foundation of the lighting theories still practiced by Louis Poulsen Lighting.

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Timeless & universal appealFirst, I was impressed by the precision package. Needless to say, there was no damage. The lamp looks chic & sophisticated whither it lit or not. It has a pleasing looks among antique rugs, Asian arts, American furniture and Danish teak furniture.

Date published: 2012-10-08

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Lucy B. from
PH 3/2 Glass Table Lamp is exactly what I wanted......for our office. It's very stylish, statement-making lamp and worth its price. Thank you, Ylighting. It's my fourth purchase from your site and I will come back for more.

Date published: 2008-04-10

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Ann L. from
would have lovedexcept that the glass shades arrived in pieces. i had been really excited about receiving and using these table lamps in my new library/office.